Portland Parks & Recreation Job Board

Charles Jordan Community Center is in search of a seasonal/part-time employees to complete our Customer Service Team. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the responsibilities listed below, meet our basic requirements and posses the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in the attached document.

Charles Jordan Community Center is in search of a Childrenís Art/Dance Instructor to complete the Performing Arts team for our Winter/Spring recreation program. The ideal candidate will be able to meet our basic requirements and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively instruct in our program. The open position teaches a variety of dances including ballet, creative & rhythmic movement, tap and others; please refer directly to these subject areas in your cover letter.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Education Majors!
This is your chance to get experience in the field while you're in school!
Education Degree Graduates!
This is the perfect opportunity to keep you working in your field until you find your perfect full-time position!
People with experience working with children age K-5!
If you have experience in this field already, we want to talk to you!
Portland Parks & Recreation is an AWESOME place to work. Charles Jordan Community Center has an immediate opening for an Afterschool Program Counselor. One of our great staff just welcomed a brand new baby into their family (earlier than expected!) and is off to spend time with their new little one.
We are looking for someone to join our afterschool team of 4 staff (2 Leads, 2 Counselors; 1 counselor opening), M-F 2pm-6pm, following Portland Public Schools' calendar. We will hire the right candidate when the right one interviews with us, so APPLY TODAY!!!
Shift: M-F 2pm-6pm PPS school days
Pay: $9.25-11.25 Depending on experience & level of education
JOB TITLE: Afterschool Program Counselor
JOB LEVEL: Level I
LOCATION: Charles Jordan Community Center
EDUCATION &/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED*: CPR & First Aid
HOURLY WAGE: $9.25 - $11.25
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OVERVIEW:
Monitor and supervise a variety of youth programming. Organize and lead activities in a variety of environments and settings. Develop lesson plans & curricula related to youth afterschool program based on objectives and guidelines.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possess basic knowledge & skills related to assigned area of instruction.
2. Ability to work a flexible of hours with due notice.
3. Maintain current CPR & First Aid certifications (offered internally periodically, must be certified within 30 days of hire).
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
1. Must be able to prepare & present lessons for appropriate programs & classes
2. Must be able to lead a class & educate/motivate class members.
3. Must be competent & knowledgeable in program area.
4. Ability to interact with a diverse group of students, parents and customers a positive friendly manner.
5. Ability to work in a team atmosphere promotion positive & effective working relationships with staff, volunteers & customers.
6. Ability to maintain self-control & composure in a fast-paced environment.
7. Ability to represent Portland Parks & Recreation in a professional manner.
8. Ability to follow directions & communicate verbally & in writing.
9. Must be able to adequately respond to safety & emergency situations.
10. Must be comfortable handling conflicts & responding to problems & student concerns.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leading, interacting & supervising after school activities (arts, crafts, sports, group games, cooking, etc.) for children in grades K-5.
2. Demonstrating personal behavior of a responsible, professional & exemplary nature.
3. Responding to participant's, parents & staff questions, complaints or concerns immediately and professionally.
4. Communicating with the Leap Afterschool Program Lead & the Recreation Coordinator on an on-going basis.
5. Provide a fun, safe, creative & interactive afterschool experience for all participants by maintaining a positive attitude.
6. Responsible for the health & safety of students.
7. Maintain organization & cleanliness of facilities and equipment & supplies at the end of every activity.
8. Be calm & flexible during any unforeseen situations.
9. Promote a welcoming & friendly atmosphere.
10. Observe progress & discuss with students & parents when appropriate.
11. Set up & take down class equipment as necessary.
12. Recognize and promptly respond to safety hazards and emergency situations.
13. Maintain control of students & facility area at all times to ensure safe & effective classes.
14. Follow all Portland Parks & Recreation rules, policies & procedures.
15. Regular attendance at quarterly staff meetings.
16. Other duties assigned.
Wage increases are determined by years of service plus satisfactory annual evaluations. All new employees will start at Step 1 unless they have demonstrated education or experience that meets the following criteria. A Recreation Supervisor must approve entry wage and wage progressions, and may override requirements for step increases.
Employees must meet every requirement in each step to qualify for that step.
APPLICATION
To apply; hand deliver or email your cover letter & resume to:
Charles Jordan Community Center
Attn: Laure Butera
9009 N. Foss Ave
Portland, OR 97203
Email documents to: laure.butera@portlandoregon.gov
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Open until filled

Charles Jordan Community Center

North/Northeast

Instructor

Fitness

Boot Camp Express Instructor at Charles Jordan Community Center, a Portland Parks and Recreation facility that offers affordable recreation opportunities for all ages and skill levels.
For a full job description & Application, download the PDF.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Charles Jordan Community Center is in search of a seasonal/part-time employees to complete our Customer Service Team. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the responsibilities listed below, meet our basic requirements and posses the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined below

The City of Portland Park Services Support Division is now accepting resumes for Seasonal Maintenance Worker. These are temporary positions varying in employment up to a maximum of 1400 Hours per calendar year.
If interested, please see the attached document for further the application process and job description.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

PP&R is in search of seasonal/part-time employees to join our Educational Preschool program. We offer a 9 month Educational Preschool program, starting Sept 2015.
OVERVIEW: The Preschool Teacher, Teacher Aide and/ or Substitute is primarily responsible for creating, planning & implementing lesson plans based on an early childhood curriculum for children under 6 years of age based on social interaction & recreation. They provide a healthy, safe & enriching environment for children to learn. Position is overseen by onsite full-time staff & works within the context of a community center setting. This includes frequent interaction with the public & Portland Parks & Recreation staff. Join our Team of Educators!
If interested, see the attached application and job description.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking sports instructors and coaches for youth programs Ė general sports, gymnastics, skateboarding & league team coaches for basketball & futsal. Positions may be available at any of our community centers or SUN Community Schools. Please note the desired position and areas of town or specific sites you are interested in working
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Description: The Community Music Center is seeking a qualified Suzuki violin teacher for youth. Join a team of community-minded performing artist instructors. The position is part-time, hours and days vary depending on employee's schedule and program hours, and subject to enrollment. May include leading a group class. Training and experience in Suzuki Violin School required. A degree in music and/or education is a strong plus. Pay is currently $24 - 35/hr depending on qualifications and experience, and the job starts in late September.
Send resume to Gregory Dubay, CMC Director, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. No phone calls, please. Employment depends in part on successful completion of hiring documents, including background & reference checks and eligibility to work in the US. The Community Music Center is a Portland Parks and Recreation facility and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment. Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.
Application: https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/volunteerRegister.jsp

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Community Music Center

Southeast

Instructor

Cello teacher

The Community Music Center is seeking a qualified cello teacher. Join a team of community-minded performing artist instructors. The position is part-time, hours and days vary depending on employee's schedule and program hours, and subject to enrollment. Pay is currently $24 - 35/hr depending on qualifications and experience, and the job starts in late September.
To apply, send to Gregory Dubay, CMC Director, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. No phone calls, please. Employment depends in part on successful completion of hiring documents, including background & reference checks and eligibility to work in the US. The Community Music Center is a Portland Parks and Recreation facility and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment. Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.
Application: https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/cmc/volunteerRegister.jsp

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Downtown

Southwest

Recreation

Customer Service

There is no other skill that has greater impact on customers than the ability and the desire to provide unparalleled Customer Service. Customer Service is as much an attitude as it is the culmination of superior products and services, but it starts with the individual. We are looking for individuals who clearly enjoy helping people and who have strong bilingual language skills.
If interested, please see the attached document for further details.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

East Portland Community Center is a state of the art, progressive Community Center. We offer a great team environment, a reputation for excellence and growth potential to help you reach your goals.
We feel our employees are as important as our customers and we work to provide both with a great atmosphere. We value our employees as our internal customers and we take pride in recognizing their outstanding talents and efforts. We are committed to the delivery of superior quality and service based on a foundation of honesty, integrity and ethical treatment.
We currently have a great part-time opportunity for a Recreation Service Representative who is highly energetic, self-motivated, goal-oriented and customer focused. If you are ready to work in a fast paced environment that is high quality, high energy and top performing, then we have the job for you.
If interested, please see the attached document

East Portland Community Center is currently hiring for the following positions:
1. Fitness Instructor- East Portland CC is looking for a fitness instructors who are well versed in physical fitness training and has experience coaching youth between the ages of 12-18. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting safe, effective and enjoyable group exercise classes by providing up-to-date quality instruction and high energy motivation.
2. Sports & Games Instructor- East Portland CC is looking for Sports and games instructors who can lead a variety for outdoor games such as soccer, flag football, and volley ball. Must have experience working with you between the ages of 11-18
3. Art Instructor 1 Mixed media arts- East Portland CC is looking for an enthusiast art instructor with experience teaching painting, drawing, sewing and recycled arts. Must have experience working with you between the ages of 11-18
4. Art Instructor 1 Dance Ė East Portland CC is looking for youth Art/Dance Instructor. The ideal candidate will be able to meet our basic requirements and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively instruct in our program. The open position teaches a variety of dances including ballet, creative & rhythmic movement, hip hop and others; please refer directly to these subject areas in your cover letter
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application
ďTo apply, submit a letter of interest and your most current resume to:
madalyn.bach@portlandoregon.gov

Open until filled

East Portland Community Center & Pool

Southeast

Sports & Fitness

Fitness

East Portland Community Center (part of Portland Parks & Recreation and located in the Mall 205 area) is initiating a special youth program to occur this summer through September 9, 2015. A portion of this program will involve teens (age 14-17) utilizing our Cardiovascular and Strength Training Fitness Center.
If interested, please download the attached document.

Portland Parks & Recreationís East Portland Community Center is seeking a Preschool Dance teacher for Saturday mornings during the school year. Applicant should be comfortable teaching preschool age children basic dance including beginning ballet, tap and creative movement. Interest in teaching is as important as dance experience. Possibility of teaching at other Portland Parks & Recreation centers as well.
If interested, please see the attached document for further information.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.

Class Instructors
Fitness, dance, juggling, and more!
Summer 2015
The Holladay Park Partnership is looking to hire instructors for fitness, tai chi, youth movement classes, hip hop dance, juggling, etc for summer 2015. If you have an idea for a great class or are interested in teaching one of the above, please contact 503.823.8087.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Open until filled

Laurelhurst Studio

Citywide,Southeast

Instructor

Dance

PP&R is currently seeking qualified and passionate dance instructors that are interested in being a part of the Citywide Performing Arts team. You must be able to effectively teach dancers of different ages as well as skill levels. You must have the ability to teach some or all of the following:
Ballet
Hip Hop
Jazz
Modern
Tap
Please be sure to reference your preferred dance styles in your cover letter/ resume and submit them to Demetri.FinchBrown@portlandoregon.gov
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Portland Parks & Recreation is currently recruiting for a Boxing Attendant.
The Youth Boxing Attendant will lead, supervise and engage youth during open boxing studio time.
If interested, please see the attached document
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Mt. Scott Community Center is part of Portland Parks & Recreation and is located at
5530 SE 72nd AVE, Portland, OR 97216 (off 72nd & SE Harold).
We are a large multi-use facility with approximately 1,500 visitors / participants per day.
The Customer Service Rep is responsible for providing quality customer service to anyone who enters the building or calls the front desk seeking info or assistance. This includes frequent interaction with a diverse community and staff. Computer / internet based registrations in person, over the phone or fax. Ability to deal with patron situations involving our code of conduct. This is a part-time position (not 40 hours / week).
If interested, please download the attached document.

Part-time cello teacher needed at Multnomah Arts Center, a Portland Parks and Recreation facility that offers affordable art classes for all ages and skill levels.
Applicants for cello teacher must be comfortable teaching both children and adults in a private lesson setting.
Ability to improvise and compose, understanding of music theory and notation, and familiarity with and understanding of both classical music and contemporary chamber music, all highly recommended and should be addressed in rťsumť. Other music forms are also highly valued and welcomed and may mitigate some aspects of the previous sentenceís recommendation.
Address rťsumť and cover letter to Eric Dash at eric.dash@portlandoregon.gov
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

Open until filled

Southwest Community Center

Southwest

Instructor

Fitness

The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting safe, effective and enjoyable group exercise classes by providing up-to-date
quality instruction and high energy motivation. This position is specifically for an advanced level Kettlebell class offered Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm.
If intersted, please see the attached document.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

The Fitness Specialist is primarily responsible for providing quality customer service and support to guests while using Portland Parks and Recreation fitness centers. This includes constant interaction with the public, knowledge of safe uses and basic maintenance of fitness equipment, and the ability to promote and provide information regarding Group Exercise Classes and Personal Training Sessions. The Personal Trainer is responsible for performing up-to-date, quality Personal Fitness Assessments, Fitness Consultations and Fitness Trainings while providing high energy motivation.
For more information please see the attached document
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application

PP&R Citywide Sports is recruiting pre-school and youth aged gymnastics instructors to teach at St. Johns Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, East Portland Community Center and Southwest Community Center.
The ideal candidate will plan and teach various preschool gymnastics classes to 4-6 & 6-12 year olds. Instructor must possess creativity, flexibility, and be able to provide a safe and stimulating class environment with age-appropriate group activities. Instructor must enjoy working with children, and be able to communicate effectively with parents. Please download the attached pdf application for further information.
If you are requesting Veteranís Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteranís Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteranís Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteranís Preference documentation must be submitted with your application ďTo apply, submit completed application to Jamie.sandess@portlandoregon.gov or mail to 6433 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97213.Ē